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Principal IT Engineer - Network Operations

Cegal AS

Vestre Svanholmen 4, 4313 Sandnes

Job Description

Principal IT Engineer - Network Operations

Are you an expert in network architecture who defines direction in complex environments, is trusted in critical situations? Got a track record of defining and implementing strategic direction for next‑generation network infrastructure and services and are looking for your next global challenge?

We are looking for a Principal IT Engineer in Network Operations who applies deep technical expertise to define and drive direction for network services at scale. You will hold a central role in defining how global network operations are designed, standardized and governed, operating at scale across 200+ customers with diverse and complex environments.

What you will do

  • Own and define the strategic direction for network operations in Cegal.
  • Accountable for defining and governing the target architecture for network services across customers, platforms, and regions.
  • Drive the transition from device‑centric networking to software‑defined, policy‑driven, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code based models.
  • Set and govern design principles and decisions across teams, ensuring alignment with long‑term strategy and operational realities.
  • Engage in major incidents where resolution requires principal-level judgement impacting architecture, standards, or future design.
  • Drive and enforce standardization principles across a highly diverse customer landscape.
  • Define how ServiceNow and supporting platforms underpin the operating model, data foundations and service governance.

About the role

As a Principal IT Engineer, you operate as a recognized expert in your field, combining deep and broad expertise with the responsibility to define and set direction across the organization.

Requirements

  • You have at least 15 years of experience in complex network environments.
  • You possess deep understanding of network architecture, cloud networking, and virtualized environments.
  • You have experience designing or evolving towards SD‑WAN, SDN, and cloud‑native networking models.
  • You have solid experience handling critical incidents and complex troubleshooting in high‑availability environments.
  • You have an understanding of Infrastructure as Code and automation concepts like Terraform, Bicep, or Git‑based workflows.
  • You must have a valid working visa for Norway as Cegal does not sponsor visas.

Skills

Network ArchitectureCloud NetworkingSD-WAN/SDNInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Automation (Terraform/Bicep)Incident ManagementServiceNowStrategic Leadership

Experience

senior

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